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Thinking Of Purchasing A Business?
Prospective purchasers of a business have different options for what part of the business they wish to purchase. What will dictate the content of the...
Layoffs Due to COVID-19
Many businesses in Alberta have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced revenues and government shutdowns have resulted in a large number of employees...
Builders’ Liens
Introduction The builders’ lien, a creation of Alberta legislation, gives claimants the ability to register a right against a property owner as security for the...
COVID-19 Shutdowns: Commercial Leases vs Force Majeure Clauses
Force Majeure Clauses Parties to a contract may agree upon a provision that excuses non-performance of their contractual obligations through what is known as a force...
Compliance Certificates and Real Property Reports (RPR)
What is a Compliance Certificate? The Zoning Bylaw enacted by the City of Edmonton has a number of property regulations that require compliance in order...
Mortgages
Introduction Purchasers in real estate transactions typically use loans known as mortgages to buy their home, agreeing to pay this loan back over time by...
Shareholder Agreements
Overview: A share is a form a property representing an ownership interest in a corporation. A share can come with any or all of the...
Power of attorney & personal directive
Power of Attorney: A power of attorney is a written document which grants someone power or authority in order to deal with both financial and...
Starting a New Business
Congratulations! You have taken the leap to start your own business. This can be a challenging but rewarding time. Forum Law has business law expertise...
Child Support
In Canada, both parents are legally obligated to provide financial support for their child. It is important to remember that this support is the right...